Sleeping ten guests and welcoming two four-legged friends, there’s plenty of room for your whole pack at this 400-year-old townhouse tucked away in York’s ancient city walls. Tail-wagging opulent touches set the tone for an unforgettable stay, perfect for families and large groups looking to uncover the cobbled streets, centuries-old architecture and picturesque countryside walks of York with canine companions in tow.
Hang up the leash in the grand entrance hallway and head along the original floor tiles to unwind in the bespoke cinema room which benefits from a plush sofa bed. Lose yourself in fetching views across bustling Micklegate from the picture window in the sumptuous lounge before rustling up some tasty treats for your two-legged and four-legged guests in the stylish kitchen/diner. When you can’t resist the call of bedtime any longer, you have an opulent en-suite super-king-size bedroom on this level, plus a king-size, double and twin bedroom on the second floor to retire to at the end of a long day which all feature a captivating colour palette and homely décor that’ll lull you into a peaceful slumber.
The medieval walled city of York, with its Roman roots and Viking past, is steeped in history. Canine companions will have a ball sniffing out the best local produce from the plethora of independent shops, cafes and restaurants lining the cobbled streets. Lose yourself in fetching views across the city, with the sights of York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the medieval Guildhall, by sailing the River Ouse with your four-pawed pal aboard a York City Cruise half a mile away. Take the lead beyond the city walls to discover the beauty of the surrounding countryside; there are plenty of stick-throwing opportunities on the picturesque rolling hillsides of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales, both within 25 miles.